Sandwich Lakes

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Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Lakeside tables
Caravan and motorhome field
Cafe
Spacious grass pitches
Plenty of space around the pitches
Car parking available by the pitches
Spacious pitches
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Lakeside tables
Caravan and motorhome field
Cafe

  • Quiet site in the grounds of a coarse fishery a mile from Sandwich
  • A 25-minute drive from Canterbury; 15 to Howletts Wild Animal Park
  • Seven well-stocked fishing lakes and an on-site café
Sandwich Lakes is a quiet 55-acre site in the grounds of a coarse fishery a mile from the centre of Sandwich. As you might imagine, this is a top spot to settle in if you're into fishing, as the fishery has seven lakes stocked with perch, tench, bream, roach and rudd. You can also fish for common, tiger and mirror carp: whoppers of up to 35lb have been recorded here (not to mention all the ones that got away...). A tackle and bait shop along with rod hire takes care of the practical side. The on-site café serves hot meals and snacks all day from early morning to early evening. Supermarkets are a 15-minute drive away in Sandwich, along with a brimming catch of pubs, cafés and restaurants for when you fancy something more substantial. While you're in Sandwich, the Secret Gardens are well worth snooping around too... Three and a half acres of lush greenery around a Georgian manor house created in 1911, they're just the ticket for cool walks on hot days, especially when topped off with cream teas.

Campground type

Caravan sites 25
RV & Motorhome sites 25
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 566 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Sandwich Lakes is a ripper spot, dead peaceful with heaps of space on the campsites. Showers and toilets are spick and span, and the cafe's food and service get a massive thumbs up. Fishing's a ripper too, with lakes loaded with fish. They're doing it up, so there's a bit of mud now and then and the Wi-Fi's a bit dodgy, but most punters reckon it's grouse and are already planning their next trip.

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Definitely stay here.

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Julie W.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Everything. Beautiful surroundings, excellent amenities and team did everything to make our stay the best it could be. Highly recommend.

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Nice setting , nice cafe…

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Nice setting , nice cafe

Recommend to friends Visit again

A brilliant site, particularly for those wishing to fish the lakes.

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Steve J.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Nice spacious pitches for caravans & campervans. Lovely walking routes within the camp site, particularly around all the fishing lakes. Lovely on site cafe, selling nice food served by very polite, efficient staff. Good fishing shop as well.

Disliked Would have liked the cafe to open till later. Maybe 8pm to provide an evening meal.

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What a great find! Can’t believe we haven’t been here before. Very…

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Rachel S.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked What a great find! Can’t believe we haven’t been here before. Very peaceful with stunning walks around the lakes.
Popped in to the shop on arrival to book in, all very straightforward, shown to the camping area and all facilities explained - EHU, water, chemical disposal, showers and toilets etc. Everything exceptionally clean and well looked after. There’s a large field where the dogs can safely run off lead as well as a large play park for the children.
We visited the cafe in the morning for breakfast and were met by very friendly staff and a decent cooked breakfast. Lots of options available.
We liked it here so much, we booked an extra night and will definitely be back.

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Andrew L.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Lovely site, modern toilets & showers and a great cafe serving bacon rolls, cakes and lunch

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Absolutely fantastic…

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Christopher H.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Absolutely fantastic

Disliked Haven't got any dislikes, could do with better signs tho

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Super Spot

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Lee H.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Lovely leisurely stay, nice wander around the lakes.

Nice and quiet, super cafe

Would highly recommend giving it a go

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Very clean camp site, toilets and showers are spotless, other campers are…

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Mandy H.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Very clean camp site, toilets and showers are spotless, other campers are friendly, staff are great, brilliant fishing lakes, lovely to walk around, the animals and park r a bonus for the kids to enjoy, the pitches are a nice size and level

Disliked People that are coming for day fishing driving straight across the camp site field when kids are playing instead of using the gravel paths to the lakes that are provided

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Lovely site! Will be back soon.…

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Clare T.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Lovely site! Will be back soon.

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Ideal stay.

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Steve C.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Nice big open fields, large enclosed secure off lead dog area, play park for the children, great cafe with good choice of food, very peaceful, friendly staff.

Disliked Didn't seem to be anywhere for grey water waste, however didn't search too hard or ask.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Sandwich Lakes

Sandwich Ash Road

Sandwich

Kent

England

CT3 2DA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.27941°N
1.31109°E

Route directions

The entrance is directly off the A257 – look for the brown tourism signs marking the entrance to Sandwich Lakes. Do not follow your sat nav to east street as this is a no through road.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.1 km South Street
9.6 km Harbour
9.6 km Harbour
Rail
2.4 km Sandwich Rail Station
5.6 km Minster Rail Station
8.8 km Deal Rail Station
Ferry
8.9 km Ramsgate Ferry Terminal
17.1 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
18.1 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
8.1 km Kent International Airport
44.8 km Lydd London Ashford Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

You're never too far from the coast in Kent, and a 10-minute trip takes you to the Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve for walking trails and wildlife spotting. Ramsgate (15 minutes' drive) has a rich amount to offer, with a sandy beach, seal spotting and fishing trips from the harbour, and a maritime museum. If you're hankering after some more history, Richborough (five minutes) has a well-preserved Roman fort and amphitheatre. A minute from the site, meanwhile, the White Mill Rural Heritage Centre is far more than a striking building to photograph; the exhibits and outhouses of this preserved 19th-century smock mill record a whole vanished way of Kentish country life. For cobbled lanes and cathedral tours, Canterbury is 20 minutes away. After that, connect with your wild side at Howletts Wild Animal Park (20 minutes), a conservation project rather than a zoo which houses and protects the future of 400 species, many of them endangered. After hanging with the elephant herds and greeting the baby rhinos, Dreamland Margate (also 20 minutes) makes you feel like you've stepped into another universe, with traditional fairground rides and amusements bringing the former days of seaside entertainment back to life with a whoop.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sandwich Bay 4.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Western Undercliffe 8.4 km Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
Deal Castle 8.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ramsgate Sands 9.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Minnis Bay, Birchington 11.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Deal Castle 9.1 km

Walmer Castle and Gardens 10.8 km

Howletts Wild Animal Park 11.5 km

Turner Contemporary 13.1 km

St Augustine's Abbey 15.5 km

National Trust

South Foreland Lighthouse 16 km

The White Cliffs of Dover 16.6 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Sandwich - White Cliff Country Trail - Sandwich 2.4 km

THE SALUTATION 2.5 km

GOODNESTONE PARK 6.9 km

NORTHBOURNE COURT 7 km

Grove Ferry - Stodmarsh - Wickhambreaux - Grove Ferry 8.6 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sandwich Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sandwich Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sandwich Lakes? You're never too far from the coast in Kent, and a 10-minute trip takes you to the Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve for walking trails and wildlife spotting. Ramsgate (15 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sandwich Lakes?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sandwich Lakes? From $62.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.